Last month, there were rumors flying that the LG G3 would be getting an Android OS upgrade soon with the eventual release of Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Phone Arena did mention that the update would start rolling out and the first region likely to receive the OTA update was Poland.
The date when the Android 6.0 M update would be coming was originally believed to be happening between December 16 to 18 and the latest word out from GSM Arena is that the said update has just passed the testing phase.
Seeing that this is an OTA update, there is no telling when Android 6.0 M will indeed become available. But with an open source code already out, it may only be a matter of time before we start seeing users revealing its availability.
It would be wise to note that the international model (LG D855) is the one in focus here and the obvious reason why it was Poland pegged to be getting the update first.
Speaking of the source code, be advised that while there is a downloadable zip file which is around 1 GB in size, this is not the actual file which should be installed on devices. OTA is still the way to go so it would be best to wait until it does prompt you of its availability.
As always, it would be best to do the necessary to ensure that your LG G3 downloads the patch properly.
That includes making sure you have a reliable and stable WiFi connection and making sure that your device is properly charged (by at least 50%).
With the source code made for just the international variant of the LG G3, it is likely that other models may be following though such has yet to be determined. There is a chance that models in the US market could follow suit though the best bet is still in 2016.
The LG G3 made its debut in the market back in 2014. For the benefit of those who are unfamiliar with it, the LG G3 sports a 5.5-inch IPS display (1440x2560 pixels), runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, 2/3 GB of RAM, 16/32 GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD up to 128 GB), a 13 MP main camera and a 3000 mAh battery.
With the new features that Android 6.0 Marshmallow brings, the LG G3 could see a lot of improvements once Android 6.0 M is available.
Leading the pack of features are the Doze app which accounts for better battery life management, improved permissions for apps and more.
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